Architectural Technology, A.A.A.S. (Ferris State University-Construction Management)

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Academic Program Code: 614

This program is designed to complete an Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences in Architectural Technology at GRCC and transfer to Ferris State University to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management. The architectural technology program builds skills in basic construction and materials, building specification and codes, and architectural drawing interpretation and documentation. Graduates of the FSU Construction Management program are prepared to manage and supervise the complete construction process from initial considerations through bidding to final completion.

General Education Courses

Select a minimum of 16 credit hours of course work from the General Education Course list. Course work must be selected as directed from the areas below.

English Composition and Communications

EN 101 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3
EN 102 - English Composition II Credit Hours: 3

Humanities

Select one (1) Humanities General Education Elective. You should select a course in alignment with FSU “Culture” General Education courses.

Humanities General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

Social Sciences

Select one (1) Social Sciences General Education Elective. You should select a course in alignment with FSU “Self and Society” General Education courses.

Social Sciences General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

Natural Sciences and Mathematics

PH 125 - College Physics I Credit Hours: 5

General Education Total Credit Hours

16 (minimum)

Program Courses

AR 103 - Building Codes and Standards Credit Hours: 2
AR 105 - Construction Materials I Credit Hours: 3
AR 106 - Construction Materials II Credit Hours: 3
AR 112 - Mechanical and Electrical Drafting Credit Hours: 3
AR 120 - Architectural Working Drawings I Credit Hours: 4
AR 121 - Architectural Working Drawings II Credit Hours: 3
AR 125 - Print Reading and Specifications Credit Hours: 3
AR 129 - Architectural 3D CAD Credit Hours: 3
AR 201 - Architectural Graphics I Credit Hours: 3
AT 270 - History of Architecture Credit Hours: 3
COM 131 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
EC 251 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
MA 108 - Trigonometry Credit Hours: 3
Select one (1) of the following courses.
GE 132 - Physical Geography Credit Hours: 4
GL 101 - Introduction to Geology Credit Hours: 4
GL 111 - Earth Science for Education Credit Hours: 4
Select one (1) of the following courses.
If you select the Humanities General Education Elective requirement, you should select a course in alignment with FSU “Culture” General Education courses.

If you select the Social Sciences General Education Elective requirement, you should select a course in alignment with FSU “Self and Society” General Education courses.
Humanities General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course
Social Sciences General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course
BA 256 - Principles of Accounting I Credit Hours: 4
BA 282 - Organizational Behavior Credit Hours: 3
EN 249 - Technical Writing Credit Hours: 3
MA 129 - Survey of Calculus Credit Hours: 5
(or see Program Notes for alternative Mathematics courses)

Total Credit Hours

Program Notes

Other courses that can be used to meet the MA 129 requirement include MA 131 and MA 133 .

University/College Admissions Requirements

To be admitted to this degree program, students must have completed either an Associate Degree or at least 30 transferable semester credit hours (“C” or Higher on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited college or university, combined college or university GPA of 2.35 (on a 4.0 scale) from all institutions attended (GPA is based on completion of 12 credit hours or more), credit for, or placement into, Ferris ENGL 150 (GRCC transfer equivalent is EN 100 or EN 101 ), completion of Ferris MATH 120 (GRCC transfer equivalent is MA 108 ), completion of AR 103 , AR 105 , AR 106 , AR 125 , AR 129 , AR 201 through GRCC or equivalent, and official transcripts from all accredited colleges and universities must be submitted with the Ferris State University application.

Transfer Notes

It is recommended that students meet with an advisor to review the requirements for this articulated program and have any questions about transfer answered prior to completing this degree program at GRCC. Ferris State University will accept courses taken at GRCC as outlined in the program agreement.